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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.58, 18,174.65 and 7,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.58, 18,174.65 and 7,503.30 is: 10,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.58 : 18,174.65 = 7,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.58/18,174.65 = 7,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.58x = 18,174.65 × 7,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.58x = 136,369,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,369,813.83/13,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,355.70

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